Optimizing Supply Chain Through Strategic Real Estate Evaluation at VS America

VS America, a family-owned provider of adaptable and sustainable educational furniture for K-12 schools, colleges, and libraries, aims to optimize its supply chain by reevaluating its distribution network. Known for designing flexible learning environments that foster collaboration and student well-being, the company sources its products from European manufacturing facilities. Facing seasonal demand fluctuations, VS America partnered with JLL to develop a strategic plan for adjusting its distribution footprint and enhancing product flow from factories to customers. JLL's comprehensive approach involved analyzing current logistics, assessing facility locations, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction. Initially operating two distribution centers in Houston, Texas, and Charlotte, North Carolina, VS America sought to determine whether real estate adjustments could better support operational needs and future growth. A multidisciplinary team from JLL conducted an in-depth evaluation, considering factors such as transportation costs, shipping logistics, service requirements, and potential capacity constraints. Their insights helped VS America make ...